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| Starts | 20 Oct 2024 (Sun) (ONE day only) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Istana |
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The Deepavali Istana Open House (IOH) will be on 20 October 2024, 8.30am to 6.00pm
The IOH will be open to all visitors. Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents enter for free. All other visitors are required to pay an entrance fee of $20 (adults) and $10 (children from 4 to 12 years old). By entering the IOH, visitors agree to the Terms and Conditions stipulated below.
In addition to entering the Istana grounds, visitors can gain insights into the Istana’s rich history and heritage through the refreshed Istana Heritage Tour. Highlights include the Japanese Garden, Villa, Ceremonial Plaza, Inclusive Garden and more. Tours will take place from 9.00am to 4.00pm and are conducted in English and Mandarin. Visitors can also view a selection of State Gifts presented over the years to Singapore’s leaders at the Villa.
Visitors can look forward to family-friendly activities including a scavenger hunt, balloon sculpting, and colouring activities for children. There will be multi-ethnic dance, music and vocal performances by Pasir Ris Primary School, Tampines Secondary School, St Stephen’s School, Methodist Girls’ School (Secondary), APSN Chaoyang School, Catholic High School and St Andrew’s Junior College. The programme list and fees are listed in the tables below.
There will also be food and beverage stalls, food trucks, as well as merchandise booths with limited-edition Istana souvenirs and President’s Challenge souvenirs. All fees collected and proceeds from the merchandise booths will go towards the benefitting agencies supported by President’s Challenge.
Programme for Deepavali Istana Open House
| Time | Activity | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Performances | ||
| 9.45 am – 10.15 am | Chinese Dance by Tampines Secondary School | Main Tent |
| 10.30 am – 11.00 am | Choir Performance by APSN Chaoyang with Catholic High School and St Andrew’s Junior College | |
| 11.15 am – 12.15 pm | Brass Band by St Stephen’s School | |
| 1.15 am – 1.45 pm | Modern Dance by Pasir Ris Primary School | |
| 2.00 pm – 2.45 pm | String Ensemble by Methodist Girls’ School (Secondary) | |
| Activity Booths | ||
| 8.30am – 6.00pm | Henna booth by Cognizant | Main Tent |
| Balloon sculpting by Singtel Recreation Club | ||
| Candle making activity by Candlescape | ||
| Kids colouring activities by Heartware Network | ||
| *NEW* Scavenger hunt activities | ||
| Refreshed Istana Heritage Tour | ||
| 9.00am – 4.00pm | Istana Heritage Tour conducted by NPark Volunteers | Just after the Main Gate |
| Snacks and Merchandise | ||
| 8.30am – 6.00pm | Food Trucks | Near Food Tent |
| Food stalls | Food Tent and Main Tent | |
| Drinks Booths | ||
| President’s Challenge Merchandise Booth | Main Tent | |
| Social Service Agencies (SSA) Merchandise Booths | ||
Entry Fees
Only cashless payments via QR Codes will be accepted. Participating payment merchants include Bank of China, Citibank, DBS, ICBC, Maybank, OCBC, PayNow, Standard Chartered, and UOB.
Fees for Entrance Into the Istana Grounds
| Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents** | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | Free | $20.00 |
| Children (4 to 12 years) | Free | $10.00 |
| Children (Below 4 years) | Free | Free |
*All fees collected will go towards supported by the President’s Challenge
**including their caregivers
Fees for Entry Into Villa Building
| Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | $2.00 | $10.00 |
| Children (4 to 12 years) | $2.00 | $5.00 |
| Children (Below 4 years) | Free | Free |
*All fees collected will go towards charities supported by the President’s Challenge.
Fees for the Guided Istana Heritage Tour*
| Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | $8.00 | $30.00 |
| Children (4 to 12 years) | $4.00 | $12.00 |
| Children (Below 4 years) | Free | Free |
| Family *new* (2 adults and 2 children of age 4 to 12 years old) | $22 | – |
*The Guided Istana Heritage Tours are conducted by volunteers from NParks. The tours are limited up to 20 persons per group and depart every hour from 9.00am to 4.00pm. All fees collected will go towards charities supported by the President’s Challenge.
Souvenirs
There will be merchandise booths with limited-edition Istana souvenirs and President’s Challenge souvenirs. Souvenirs are while stocks last. Only cashless payments via Credit/Debit Card and QR Code will be accepted.
All proceeds will go towards the benefitting agencies supported by President’s Challenge. Social service agencies supported by President’s Challenge 2024 include those from the following sectors:
- Children, Youth & Family
- Disability
- Eldercare
- Mental Health
- Rehabilitation
- Healthcare
- Disability Sports
The souvenirs include memorabilia such as:
- Mugs
- Caps
- Bookmarks
- Postcards
- Notebooks
- Luggage Tags
- Keychains
- Magnets
Terms and Conditions
Admission Procedures into the Istana Open House (IOH) on 20 October 2024.
- Admission into the IOH is via the Main Gate at Orchard Road only.
- . Admission into the IOH is subject to security checks. Pointed and sharp objects (e.g., knives of any size, fork, scissors), flammable items (e.g., lighter), tripods and canned items (e.g., canned drinks) are not allowed.
- There are no storage facilities in the Istana. Security personnel reserve the right to deny entry to visitors with prohibited items.
- Admission into the IOH may be restricted due to inclement weather or other reasons.
- The IOH may be suspended or cancelled if there is prolonged risk of lightning. Visitors within the Istana grounds can seek shelter at the tentages. Please do not seek shelter under trees or canopies. Visitors may also wish to seek shelter at nearby malls.
Visitor Etiquette within the Istana Grounds
- Visitors who are feeling unwell on that day are strongly encouraged not to visit Istana.
- Visitors are requested to maintain good hygiene.
- Smoking is strictly prohibited on the Istana grounds.
- Please keep the Istana grounds litter-free.
- Activities such as wheeled sports (e.g., cycling, rollerblading, riding Personal Mobility Devices) are not allowed.
- No pets are allowed except certified guide dogs.
The IOH Organising Committee reserves the right to amend these terms and conditions at any time at their sole and absolute discretion without notice. By proceeding with the visit, the visitors agree to be bound by the updated terms. These terms and conditions and all its subsequent variations shall be subject to and governed by the laws of Singapore.
Visitors hereby agree that the IOH Organising Committee may take photographs or recordings of any visitor at the IOH for any purpose, without prior approval or compensation.
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